Alpine Type R Alternative?

[Wongy295]

Hi guys,

I'm looking at planning a simple system for my VF wagon. Having had Alpine Type S speakers in my VE, I'm leaning towards Type R with a compact 12" sub.

Are these speakers still decent ? Or are there other brands of similiar price/sound I should be looking at?

Thanks

 

[Gouldinator1]

A lot has been said on the Type Rs in the past, for example alpine type r.

Otherwise they have been around for years and I don't think they have changed much. My own take on listening to the Type Rs is I found them a tight sub that struggled to hit lows.

At the Type Rs price point there are many other subs you good have. Best idea is always get into a shop and have a listen to a few different types and then make a decision.

 

[kiwicon]

type R's works really well with a vtec controller... BoooOO BaaaAAA

 

[mpower]

if you've got the amp to drive them, why not I say.

 

[Towcar]

Type R subs are very good, but I have a feeling you are talking about the components.

I was looking at these but stepped up to the type-x and never regretted it.

With either option you'll want to amp them for sure otherwise stick with some type-s or cheaper price point speakers.

I have used cheap fusion ones without an amp and they were a lot better than stock and $69 for their mid range components.

 

[Tasmaniak]

Hertz. Polk. JL. Focal.

So many. For me, Alpine has always been overpriced for what they actually offer.

I mean seriously...ooOOoo they have speakers handling 110 wrms. Big whoop. You know the audible difference between 80 and 110 wrms? Zip! None that you will hear.

I honestly think I would purchase pioneer ts-d splits before type r.

 

[showbags]

entry level focals are so much nicer than type R's. just be aware that any aftermarket speaker really needs alot of good clean ampified power to do them justice.